When a talk feels like it's failing

Most speakers spend far more time preparing their message than preparing to understand the people they're speaking to.

And that can be an expensive mistake.

In this episode, I'm joined by Michelle Mills-Porter, better known as The People Reader, to explore what it really means to understand human behaviour and why it's one of the most overlooked skills in speaking.

We talk about the difference between communication and behaviour, how to understand audiences before you ever step on stage, why clients often have a very different problem from the one they think they're hiring you to solve, and how becoming a better reader of people can transform the way you connect, influence and build trust.

If you've ever wished you could understand your audience, your clients or your event bookers just a little better... this conversation is a great place to start.

What you'll discover:
• How surviving the Boxing Day tsunami changed the direction of Michelle's life and work
• Why understanding behaviour is very different from understanding communication
• What it really means to become "The People Reader"
• The biggest mistake people make when trying to understand others
• Why clients often need a completely different solution from the one they ask for
• How speakers can better understand an audience before they even step on stage
• The balance between adapting to your audience and staying authentic
• How understanding human behaviour changed Michelle's own storytelling
• Three things every speaker should understand about the people sitting in front of them
• The simple shift that helps you build stronger connections wherever you speak

Enjoy!

If you'd like to watch the video of the episode, you can do that on our YouTube Channel soon.

Guest Information:
Website: mmp.uk.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michellemillsporter

Books & Resources*:
Phone Genius: The art of non-visual communication by Michelle Mills-Porter
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
The Four Agreements: Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz

Speaking Resources:
Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk: https://saraharcher.co.uk/newguide-tsc

Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge

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